COVID-19 Testing
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Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available. What are they, who should get them, and when?
Need a COVID test?
- Get tested by your healthcare provider
- Find a COVID-19 test. Search by ZIP code and county
- You can order a set of four free at-home tests at COVIDtests.gov
- Check your local pharmacies for tests. Some also provide treatment in addition to testing. Find a test to treat location
- Still need help finding a test? Call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598. Someone is available to assist you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Have you been exposed or tested positive for COVID-19?
- I’ve been exposed and up to date on COVID vaccines. English Spanish
- I’ve been exposed and I’m not vaccinated. English Spanish
- If you have been exposed or have tested positive for COVID-19, call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598.
- COVID-19 in the workplace (English)
- COVID-19 in the workplace (Spanish)
Pop-up Testing Events
- February 2: Beechmont Community Center, 205 Wellington Avenue, Participants need their ID card - no co-pay. Free testing is available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. See our flyer for details
- January 27: Shawnee Community Center, 607 S. 37 Street. Open to the public. Participants need their ID. No co-pay, Free testing is available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please see flyer for details.
- February 21: Parkhill Community Center, 1703 South 13th Street. Participants need their ID card – no copay. Free testing is available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. See our flyer to learn more details.
- February 24: Shawnee Community Center, 607 S. 37 Street. Open to the public. Participants need their ID. No co-pay, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please see flyer for details.
Rapid COVID-19 tests
- Claire powered by Wild Health
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Flu tests and COVID tests are available at 5340 Bardstown Road
To schedule an appointment, visit https://urgentcarelabs.claire.health/diagnostic-testing-locations - Park DuValle Community Health Centers
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Park DuValle offers rapid testing but a provider fee may be applied.
3015 Wilson Ave, 40211, Monday-Friday, 8 am-11 am, Register by phone: 502-774-4401, appointment is required, rapid tests, for some insurance and uninsured.
425 W. Broadway, 40203, Monday-Friday, 8 am-11 am, Register by phone: 502-479-8930, appointment is required, rapid tests, for some insurance and uninsured.
2237 Hikes Lane, 40218, Monday-Friday, 8 am-11 am, Register by phone: 502-479-8930, appointment is required, rapid tests, for some insurance and uninsured.
- Norton Health Care
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Covid-19 Rapid PCR tests provide results in 24 hours, however, this test is currently reserved for symptomatic, high-risk patients. https://nortonhealthcare.com/patient-resources/covid-19-testing/
- UofL/UofL Urgent Care Plus
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Schedule a rapid test, https://uoflhealth.org/urgent-care/urgent-care-covid-19-rapid-testing/
Patients should plan to bring their photo ID and insurance card. Testing will be billed to the patient’s insurance; a standard co-pay will be collected at registration.
- Kroger Little Clinics
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Schedule a rapid test, insurance will be billed. https://www.krogerhealth.com/services/covid/antigen-testing
- CVS
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Schedule a rapid test, insurance will be billed. https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
Healthcare providers
- Norton Health Care
- Baptist Health
- Park DuValle Community Health Centers
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- 3015 Wilson Ave., 40211, Monday-Friday, 8 am-11 am. Appointment is required. Rapid tests -- accepts some insurance and uninsured. Provider fee may be applied. Register by phone: 502-479-8930
- 425 W. Broadway, 40203, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 11 am, Appointment is required. Rapid tests -- accepts some insurance and uninsured. Provider fee may be applied. Register by phone: 502-774-4401
- 2237 Hikes Lane 40218, Monday-Friday, 8 am-11 am, Appointment is required. Rapid tests -- accepts some insurance and uninsured. Provider fee may be applied. Register by phone: 502-479-8930
- Hope Wellness Center
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Appointment Necessary:
2600 W. Broadway, Suite 208, Louisville KY 40211
Register by phone: 502-618-0543
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Testing Sites for General Public
- eTrueNorth
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To schedule an appointment, visit https://doineedacovid19test.com/
- Pearl Medical
- Wild Labs
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6001 Claymont Village Drive Crestwood, KY, 40014 (across the street from South Oldham High School and behind Burger King), Monday-Friday, 8a-1p (subject to change)
- Patients with insurance: There is no out-of-pocket costs.
- Patients without insurance: Wild Labs has implemented a self-pay model, offering both Rapid and PCR testing.
- Prices are $68+tax for a Rapid Antigen test which is returned in 12-24 hours and $160+tax for a PCR or NAAT test which is returned in 48-72 hours.
- Visit Wild Labs online for more information
- Coastal Biotech
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To schedule appointment, visit coastalbiotech.com
- 707 South Third Street
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The walk-in clinic has COVID-19 PCR tests available (SalivaDirect, nasal, and saliva). No appointment needed. Please bring insurance and ID. If insurance is not present, Pearl Laboratory utilizes the Cares Act for American citizens and has a self-pay fee schedule for others. Testing provided by Galen College of Nursing and Pearl Diagnostic Laboratory.
Monday-Friday 8 a.m-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Kroger Little Clinics
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- Walk-ins welcome, however we recommend to pre-register
- All Sites Operate Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm | Saturday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
- NuLease Medical
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5722 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 5:30 pm | Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
Register by phone: 502-492-7455- Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance are accepted for testing - no copay
- Uninsured = $135.00 for PCR, $85 for Rapid Test
- Walk-ins welcome, however, we recommend pre-register
- U of L Health
- CVS
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Drive thru testing, Appointment Necessary:
Register Online or through the CVS app on a mobile phone. - Walgreens – Provided by Norton Prompt Care
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Appointment Necessary:
Weekend and evening appointments available
Register Online - Strickland, Cox and Associates
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- 225 North Clifton Avenue, Suite 7, 40206 – Schedule an appointment
